Medical Terminology Ch. 3

hyperpigmentation

abnormal amount of pigmentation in the skin

-iasis, -osis

abnormal condition

necrosis

abnormal condition of death

anhidrosis

abnormal condition of no sweat

xeroderma

abnormally dry skin

collection of pus in skin

abscess

chronic form of acne seen in adults involving redness, tiny pimples, and broken blood vessels, primarily on the nose and cheeks

acne rosacea

common form of acne in teenagers, characterized by comedos, papules, and pustules

acne vulgaris

Medication used to kill bacteria in skin cuts and wounds

antiseptic

para-

beside

basal cell carcinoma

cancerous tumor of the basal cell layer of the epidermis

erythroderma

condition of having reddened or flushed skin

suppurative

containing or producing pus

purulent

containing pus

Which of the following medicines is used to reduce inflammation? A. antibiotic B. corticosteroid C. All are accurate D. antipruritic

corticosteroid

fissure

crack-like lesion

gangrene

death of tissue associated with loss of blood supply

basal layer

deepest layer of epidermis

Procedure to remove acne scars and tattoos

dermabrasion

Means abnormal condition of the skin

dermatosis

Also called the corium

dermis

contains nerves

dermis

cellulitis

diffuse, acute infection of the skin marked by local heat, redness, pain, and swelling

Means a bruise caused by blunt trauma to the skin

ecchymosis

contains basal cell layer, does NOT contain blood vessels

epidermis

hirsutism

excessive hair growth over the body

lipoma

fatty mass

nodule

firm, solid mass of cells in the skin larger than 0.5 cm in diameter

cyst

fluid-filled sac under the skin

The ____ is the portion of the nail that is clipped when it grows too long

free edge

rubella

german measles

keratin

hard protein found in hair and nails

impetigo

highly infectious bacterial inflammatory skin disease characterized by vesicles, pustules, and crusted-over lesions

Urticaria

hives

Means abnormal condition of excessive sweat

hyperhidrosis

-itis

inflammation

dermatitis

inflammation of the skin

acne

inflammatory disease of the skin involving the sebaceous glands and hair follicles

Means pertaining to the within the skin

intradermal

hypertrophic scar

keloid

Means a torn or jagged surface lesion

laceration

bulla

large blister

dry gangrene

late stages of gangrene characterized by the affected area becoming dried, blackened, and shriveled; referred to as mummified

pediculosis

lice infestation

depigmentation

loss of normal skin color or pigment

scabies

mite infestation

ungu/o

nail

Which of the following neoplasms is benign? A. basal cell carcinoma B. nevus C. kaposi's sarcoma D. malignant melanoma

nevus

pigmented skin blemish

nevus

sebum

oil that lubricates the skin

seborrhea

oily discharge

nail biting

onychophagia

ulcer

open sore or lesion in the skin or mucous membrane

abnormal paleness of the skin

pallor

petechiae

pinpoint purple or red spots from minute hemorrhages under the skin

decubitus ulcer

pressure sore

subcutaneous layer

primarily composed of fat tissue

Severe itching

pruritus

Hemmorrhages into skin due to fragile blood vessels that appear dark brown/purplish, common in older adults

purpura

erythema

redness of the skin

Hyperemia

redness of the skin due to increased blood flow

hyperemia

redness of the skin due to increased blood flow

tinea capitis

ringworm

ichthyosis

scaly skin

cicatrix

scar

dermat/o

skin

Kaposi's sarcoma

skin cancer seen in AIDS patients; brownish-purple lesions, spread from skin and metastasize to internal organs

-derma

skin condition

onychomalacia

softening of the nails

eczema

superficial dermatitis of unknown cause accompanied by redness, vesicles, itching, and crusting

The skin contains sensory receptors for pain, temperature and touch.

true

The skin is also called the cutaneous membrane

true

The subcutaneous layer of the skin is fibrous, connective tissue

true

sub-

under

An ischemic condition that has developed a secondary pus-producing infection

wet gangrene

Means small surface lesion that is round, swollen area, typically an allergic reaction

wheal

leuk/o

white

-an

without

comedo

Collection of hardened sebum in hair follicle. Also called a blackhead.

photosensitivity

Condition in which the skin reacts abnormally when exposed to light, such as the ultraviolet (UV) rays of the sun.

Which of the following layers of the skin contains collagen fibers? A. Hypodermis B. Subcutaneous later C. Dermis D. Epidermis

Dermis

Means skin whitening

Diaphoresis

macule

Flat, discolored area

Which of the following diagnostic procedures gives a rapid examination of a tissue sample? A. Fungal scraping B. Cyrosurgery C. Frozen section D. exfoliative cytology

Frozen section

Which of the following does NOT have pus? A. pustule B. all of the lesions listed have pus C. papule D. abscess E. Furuncle

Furuncle

leukoderma

Having skin that appears white because the normal skin pigment is absent. May be all the skin or just in some areas.

contusion

Injury caused by a blow to the body; causes swelling, pain, and bruising. The skin is not broken.

What are hair and nails composed of?

Keratin

Which of the folowing is most superficial layer of skin? A. hypodermis B. Dermis C. Subcutaneous later D.None are accurate E. Corium

None of the above most superficial layer is epidermis

Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin? A. All are functions of the skin B. Temperature regulation C. Protection against pathogens D. Nutrient absorption E. Sensory receptors containment

Nutrient absorption

Eccymosis

Skin discoloration caused by blood collecting under the skin following blunt trauma to the skin. A bruise.

pyoderma

The presence of pus on or in the layers of skin. A sign of a bacterial infection.

Which of the following statements regarding sweat glands is false? A. These glands play a role in adolescent acne B. All are accurate C. These glands secrete sweat into a duct D. Sweat contains a small amount of waste products E. Perspiration cools the body

These glands play a role in adolescent acne

Melanocytes are found in the basal layer of the epidermis

True

vesicle

a blister

scleroderma

a condition in which the skin has lost its elasticity and become hardened

dermatosis

a general term indicating the presence of an abnormal skin condition

albinism

a genetic condition in which the body is unable to make melanin

abrasion

a scraping away of the skin surface by friction

eschar

a thick layer of dead tissue and tissue fluid that develops over a deep burn area